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The Zealots' Perspective

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Exploring the legacy of the rationalist Rishonim (medieval sages), and various other notes, by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, director of The Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh. The views are those of the author, not the institution.
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The Zealots' Perspective

Natan Slifkin
Feb 1, 2012
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The following extremely informative video includes an interview (in Hebrew) with the leader of the thugs in Bet Shemesh, as well as some important footage of events (please note that the video includes random advertisements, some of which, according to reader reports, include immodest scenes):


It shows how far apart their worldview is from normal society. I can't think of any short-term solution for this problem. In the long run, however, I think that their society is doomed, due to the freedom of speech and infiltration of ideas that the internet brings. I think that they know it, too, which is why they are getting so worked up lately.

It's good to see a sharp condemnation of their actions, in this report of a lecture by Rav Edelstein of Ponovezh.

(Hat-tip: Rafi G. at Life In Israel, the best news source)

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